Callista Briggs (Queen Callista in her native realm) is a character originally appearing in "SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron" episode "Bride of the Pastmaster", who was adapted for "The Pussycats" series as a member of the Team Pussycat.
Background
Original cartoon
In Medieval times, there was a realm known as Megalith City ruled by Queen Callista. The monarch was the target of the unwanted affections of an undead sorcerer known as "The Pastmaster", who attempted to siege Callista's kingdom in an attempt to force the Queen to marry him and become his consort. Through the use of a magical amulet, she wore on a chain, Callista herself was a magic wielder, but her abilities were not as advanced as the Pastmaster’s.
For reasons unknown, the SWAT Kats were brought back to the Dark Ages by a time vortex and encountered the Queen and her guards. At first thinking them enemies, Callista had her guards attack, until Razor withdrew the Dragon Sword from the stone, signifying him as the hero that would defeat the Pastmaster. This also earned Razor Callista’s affections, much to the chagrin of T-Bone.
Callista was later abducted by the Pastmaster, who used a small army of Cyclops monsters to attempt to level Megalith city. In exchange for the safety of the city, Callista agreed to marry the Pastmaster but quickly withdrew the offer when the SWAT Kats bested the Pastmaster’s forces. As the Pastmaster attempted to escape with his captive aboard a dragon, the SWAT Kats intercepted (ironically with T-Bone making the day-saving shot using a missile with the Dragon Sword attached to it).
Queen Callista was able to use her magical abilities to send The SWAT Kats back to their own time but not before recognizing the heroism of Razor with a respective kiss on the cheek.
The Pussycats
Shortly after being defeated by the SWAT Kats, the Pastmaster made another attempt to win his beloved one's heart. While casting "Summon Fiend" spell, he established contact with Behemoth the Demon Cat, who agreed to help the Pastmaster in his romantic affairs in exchange for his soul - by giving him a scroll with "Frozen Hell Ice Storm" spell.
Standing in front of Megalith City walls, the Pastmaster cast the spell from the scroll, invoking the harshest cold and bitter ice of the Frozen Hell. When Callista attempted to counter the spell with her magic, a warp rift suddenly opened and sucked all the Megalith City inhabitants inside. The Pastmaster was teleported to the Frozen Hell and taken captive by Behemoth himself. The fate of the remaining Megalithians is unknown.
Having lost consciousness inside the warp rift, Queen Callista woke up in the modern times Megakat City, differing much from those she was accustomed to.
Personality
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Relationships
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Gallery
Bride of the Pastmaster
The Pussycats
